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How to Count Full-Time and Full-Time Equivalent Employees

By / January 20, 2015 / Uncategorized No Comments

The Affordable Care Act has made it necessary for more companies to pay more attention to accurately counting their full-time and full-time equivalent employees. But it can be confusing because under the ACA there are different methods for counting employees depending on the provision of the law: the Employer Shared Responsibility, Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, or Small Business […]

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U.S. House Passes 40-Hour Workweek Amendment to ACA

By / January 15, 2015 / Uncategorized No Comments

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives voted for a bill to amend the Affordable Care Act to define a full-time employee as one who works an average of 40 hours per week instead of 30. Republicans (and some Democrats) argue this will help businesses by requiring them to provide health insurance for fewer employees. Opponents, including most Democrats and […]

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Why You Need to Pay Attention to Changes in Payroll Laws

By / January 13, 2015 / Uncategorized No Comments

With the new year comes new payroll laws, and it’s past time for you to ensure your company’s payroll settings are up to date. Tax rates and other policies often change on Jan. 1, so the beginning of the year can be a treacherous time for employers that don’t stay on top of payroll laws. If you run your own […]

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Why it’s Important to Update Your Employee Handbook for 2015

By / January 8, 2015 / Uncategorized No Comments

Does your employee handbook reflect recent legislative changes made at the federal or state level in 2014? Does it address workplace violence, appropriate leave accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or include new information, if applicable, about paid sick leave? If not, your handbook is out of date and needs to be updated. And if you aren’t sure, it’s […]

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2015 HR Trends Every Employer Needs to Know About

By / January 6, 2015 / Uncategorized No Comments

2014 was a busy year for HR professionals and employers, and the coming year is likely to bring its own challenges. To help you stay on top of essential information, here are four 2015 HR trends every employer needs to know about. Millennials Are Still Important The latest data from the Duke/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey found CFOs saying […]

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